A problem exist in New England….there are not enough local dogs in the shelters to meet demand. There are Rescue Shelters that arrange adoptions of dogs that they transport to New England from down South for a profit. The South is loaded with puppy mills selling dogs to Rescue Shelters elsewhere…..so, invariably the demand for puppies fuels the puppy mills. Our dog came from a Rescue Shelter in Vermont by way of Alabama. Was I part of the problem…or part of the solution by adopting him?
I have to wonder if the cartoonist society has an award for activism and social awareness? This strip needs to be awarded that recognition many times over.
There is far to much cruelty in this world to our beloved animals. But by going to animal shelters each of us is trying to make a difference by loving and caring for these wonderful companions. We all have good intentions.
Ratbrat almost 7 years ago
Me too Koko. Me too!
blunebottle almost 7 years ago
You’ll have lots of company on that one, Koko.
Egrayjames almost 7 years ago
A problem exist in New England….there are not enough local dogs in the shelters to meet demand. There are Rescue Shelters that arrange adoptions of dogs that they transport to New England from down South for a profit. The South is loaded with puppy mills selling dogs to Rescue Shelters elsewhere…..so, invariably the demand for puppies fuels the puppy mills. Our dog came from a Rescue Shelter in Vermont by way of Alabama. Was I part of the problem…or part of the solution by adopting him?
bbbmorrell almost 7 years ago
Didn’t California just ban them?
Plods with ...™ almost 7 years ago
Amen
micromos almost 7 years ago
So now only bad guys have puppy mills?
MichaelDemcio almost 7 years ago
I have to wonder if the cartoonist society has an award for activism and social awareness? This strip needs to be awarded that recognition many times over.
Teddy Boy almost 7 years ago
There is far to much cruelty in this world to our beloved animals. But by going to animal shelters each of us is trying to make a difference by loving and caring for these wonderful companions. We all have good intentions.
I has seen the Enemy! almost 7 years ago
My household approves of this message.
Laurie Stoker Premium Member almost 7 years ago
So do I, Koko. So do I.
adenning2 almost 7 years ago
We just took in some dogs from a puppy mill – see their condition & their story here – http://www.alldogssite.com/hancockmill4_01181.html
feefers_ about 1 year ago
Me too. Heartless bas*****